WEEE Compliance Manager

Salary: Competitive plus bonus and company car/ car allowance plus excellent company benefits.

Location: Cannock

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave 

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you’ll do

To manage the day to day operations of the Veolia WEEE Compliance Scheme to ensure it fulfils its obligations within the scope of theThe Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013. To maximise and maintain the commercial profitability of the Scheme whilst ensuring all Scheme Members remain compliant with the WEEE Regulations.

• To manage, lead and direct the employees  in line with meeting the Scheme objectives and targets and operating in line with Veolia’s core values. To mentor and develop their skills to maximise the efficiency of the scheme and its methods. Holding regular 1-2-1 performance and development meetings.

• To communicate effectively with other Veolia departments, such as Key and National Account Managers and LA Contract teams.

• Produce & deliver financial data for budgets

• Responsible for all aspects of customer relationship, although some are delegated to the team with primary contact with 150+ scheme members and their principal contacts ensuring compliance, accounts and associated communication are maintained throughout the year.

• Responsibilities to ensure member companies are providing correct information to the scheme. As such, the role holder must ensure customers are fully briefed / trained to understand the regulatory requirements

• Responsible for negotiating contracts worth in excess of £1m with senior negotiators of blue chip organisations.

• Regular liaison with Veolia LA Contracts, WEEE collectors & reprocessors.

• Regular contact, negotiation and discussion with senior officers of Defra & the EA.

• Sale of excess WEEE evidence to other Schemes.

• Ensure WEEE is processed via AATFs in the most sustainable manner

What you'll need to know

• All round legislative knowledge of Producer Responsibility regime for WEEE and the operating mechanism of Producer Compliance Schemes, regulations, guidance documents and their interpretation.

• Awareness and knowledge of other Producer Responsibility regimes, Packaging & Batteries

• Knowledge of  Power BI, WIMS, Google Suite or equivalent

• Performance Management

• Talent Management

• Effective Delegation

• Strategic Planning

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.